US Bridges

Cth V over E Fk Black River

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 2.7M S JCT Cth N · Structure no. P71004400000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over E Fk Black River is a steel culvert carrying Cth V over E Fk Black River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesE Fk Black River
Location2.7M S JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.51572, -90.29933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth V over E Fk Black River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over E Fk Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over E Fk Black River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth V over E Fk Black River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cth V over E Fk Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.